A MOSAIC FOR CHRISTIAN LIVING

Theme: Within this text Paul turns to the character the Christian should strive to develop when they enter the fellowship of the Christian church. Here Paul turns to the character the Christian needs to have in order to help the church fulfill her calling. Charleston Baptist Temple A Congregation of American Baptist Churches August 11, 2024 The flame which shines bright from our altar candle serves as a constant reminder to us of God’s abiding presence in our lives and our worship today. Chiming of the Hour Eddie Bucklen We Open Our Hearts to God’s Presence Please observe a time of silence during the prelude in preparation for worship. Let all worshipers ask God’s blessings on the service, themselves, and on all who seek to worship God in spirit and in truth. Prelude Take My Life and Let It Be A. Whitworth We Worship God through Praise Call to Worship Dr. Jim Hewitt L: Come, you people of the Lord, adopted by God’s grace. P: We are gathered to share our inheritance of love and light. L: Come, you people of the Lord, you who are no longer strangers and aliens but members of one another. P: We are gathered to tear down the dividing walls between us. L: Come, you people of the Lord, citizens with the saints of God. P: We are gathered to pursue the peace that has been given to us in Jesus Christ. All: Come, you people of the Lord, let us worship God! Hymn of Praise We Are Called to Be God's People No. 710 Invocation Dr. Jim Hewitt Sharing the Peace Please greet those around you with signs and gestures of Christ’s peace. Glory and Adoration Leaning on the Everlasting Arms No. 609 What a fellowship, what a joy divine, leaning on the everlasting arms; what a blessedness, what a peace is mine, leaning on the everlasting arms. Leaning, leaning, safe and secure from all alarms; leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms. Text Reading: Ephesians 4:25-5:2 (p. 299, pew Bible) L: May God bless the reading of his word. Bill Barr All: Thanks be to God. We Worship God through Giving Offertory Hymn/Medley Change My Heart, O God/ See Insert Have Thine Own Way, Lord Offertory Prayer Bill Barr Offertory Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus arr. Pianosify Doxology No. 809 (Children Dismissed for Children’s Church) We Worship God through Prayer Pastoral Prayer Dr. Jim Hewitt We Worship God through Proclamation Special Music Come As You Are arr. L. Larson Praise Ensemble: Janet Kawash, Julie Dodrill, Eddie Bucklen, Fred Lewis Sermon A MOSAIC FOR CHRISTIAN LIVING Dr. Jim Hewitt We Worship God through Commitment Invitation Hymn Purer in Heart, O God Insert Benediction Dr. Jim Hewitt Go forth into the world trusting with your hearts the wisdom God bestows upon all who seek to follow God’s will. When called to lead, do so with humility and confidence in God. Be in this world a sign of Jesus’ presence. Share compassion with all whom you encounter. Live wisely in God’s name, and glorify God in all you do. And may the grace, mercy and wisdom of God be our support, guidance and strength from this day forward and for ever more. Amen. Postlude O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee A. Whitworth Next Week: Ephesians 5:15-20 Living Carefully Sanctuary Flowers are dedicated by The Knighton Family in memory of Bill and Betty Knighton for their August 9th and August 22nd birthdays. Future Story Meeting with Dr. Michael Cheuk following morning worship service today with a light lunch. Please attend. Annual Church Picnic – August 25th - Mark your calendars and plan to join us at the Riverside Shelter at Coonskin Park. Worship service at 10:30am followed by fellowship, food and fun! The Diaconate will provide hot dogs and drinks. Bring your favorite picnic dish! This year our picnic will have a patriotic theme! Please note- there will be no service at the church that morning. In April, 1961, Martin Wayne Eich came to Charleston Baptist Temple from Cincinnati, Ohio, to serve as Minister of Music. He had gained experience in the Methodist churches in that area while finishing his degree work at the Cincinnati Conservatory. Wayne taught private lessons, he was also a teacher, a professor, a choir director, a church organist, a composer, he directed handbells, and was in many musical groups in Charleston. Wayne retired on June 30, 2005, from Charleston Baptist Temple. This Week at BT: Tuesday, August 13th Heart & Hand Day 10:00am So. Charleston Sowing Circle 1:30pm Quilting Room Scout Troop 31 7:00pm Scout Room Thursday, August 15th ABWM Executive Brd. Mtg. 10:30am Zoom TIM Rehearsal 6:00pm Leurant Room Sunday, August 18th Covenant Class 9:45am Chapel Souljourners Class 9:45am Austin Room Reception for the Lang’s 12:00pm Parlor